Farmersville, Texas facts for kids
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Farmersville, Texas
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Farmersville Commercial District
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| Motto(s):
"Discover a Texas Treasure"
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Location of Farmersville in Collin County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Collin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.27 sq mi (11.07 km2) |
| • Land | 4.11 sq mi (10.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,612 |
| • Density | 884.29/sq mi (341.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75442
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| Area code(s) | 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-25488 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1335715 |
Farmersville is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 3,612 people lived here. The city's motto is "Discover a Texas Treasure."
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History of Farmersville
Farmersville started in 1849. It was a small settlement along important roads. Two early settlers, William Pickney Chapman and John Hendrex, named the town. They chose the name because farming was the main job for many people living there.
More families moved to Farmersville after 1854. The first doctor in Collin County, H.M. Markham, worked here by 1855. The First United Methodist Church was formed in 1856. In 1859, William Gotcher gave land for the public town square. This square is still the center of Farmersville's business area today.
A school was operating in town as early as the 1860s. The First Baptist Church of Farmersville was started in 1865.
Becoming a City
Farmersville officially became a city on June 2, 1873. John S. Rike was elected as the first mayor. The city council had five members, and Jeff Hines was the first town Marshal.
Some important places from the 1880s are still around. These include the Farmersville Times newspaper, which is the oldest newspaper in Collin County. The First Bank, now called Independent Financial, also started then. The two churches mentioned earlier are still active too.
Audie Murphy's Welcome Home
On June 15, 1945, Audie Murphy came home to Farmersville. He was the most decorated soldier from World War II. Thousands of people gathered in the town square to welcome him. This big event was even featured in Life Magazine. A special plaque on the square remembers this day.
Farming and Trade
Farmersville became an important trading center. Farming continued to be very important. In the 1930s, Farmersville was known as the "Onion Capital of North Texas." It shipped over 1,000 train carloads of onions each year! Other important crops included cantaloupe, corn, cotton, and maize.
Sister City Pact
On May 8, 2021, Farmersville signed a "Sister City Pact" with Holtzwihr, France. This happened on the 76th anniversary of VE Day, which marks the end of fighting in Europe during World War II. This agreement connects the two cities. It also honors Audie Murphy's bravery during the Battle of Holtzwihr in 1945. The people of Holtzwihr had already built a memorial in 2020. It honors the soldiers who fought there, and Audie Murphy was chosen to represent their courage.
Geography and Climate
Farmersville is in northeast Collin County, about 45 miles from Dallas.
Roads and Water
U.S. Route 380 runs through the south side of the city. It goes west to McKinney and east to Greenville. Texas State Highway 78 goes through the west side of Farmersville. It leads north to Blue Ridge and southwest to Garland. The northern part of Lavon Lake is also near the city's western edge.
Farmersville covers about 4.27 square miles (11.07 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part is water.
Local Climate
The weather in Farmersville has hot, humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Population Information
In 2020, Farmersville had 3,612 people living in the city. There were 1,396 households. The city is a diverse place with people from many different backgrounds.
Education in Farmersville
Students in Farmersville attend schools in the Farmersville Independent School District. For higher education, Collin College has a campus located in Farmersville.
Local News
The Farmersville Times is a weekly newspaper published in the city. It started in 1885 and keeps residents informed about local news and events.
Famous People from Farmersville
Many interesting people have connections to Farmersville:
- Stevie Benton is the bassist for the heavy metal band Drowning Pool. He lived in Farmersville and went to Farmersville High School.
- Gussie Nell Davis (1906-1993) was an educator. She started the Kilgore College Rangerettes, the first all-girl drill team to perform on a college football field.
- Reid Dillon is a guitarist for the country band Flatland Cavalry. He graduated from Farmersville High School in 2013.
- Herb Ellis (1921–2010) was a famous jazz guitarist born in Farmersville.
- Jim Haislip (1891-1970) was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball.
- Monty "Hawkeye" Henson is a three-time world champion saddle bronc rider and famous rodeo cowboy. He was born in Farmersville.
- Jim Hess was a college coach and an NFL scout.
- Tex McDonald (1891-1943) played right field in Major League Baseball for several teams.
- John Monroe was an infielder in Major League Baseball for the New York Giants and Philadelphia Phillies.
- Loren Murchison won two gold medals in the 4x100m relay at the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games. His teams set world records each time.
- Audie Murphy was the most decorated combat soldier of World War II. He lived in Farmersville before joining the army.
- Nick Nicholson (American football) (1925-2010) was a head football coach at Abilene Christian University.
- Archie J. Old, Jr. (1906-1984) was a Lieutenant General in the United States Air Force. He flew many combat missions during World War II.
See also
In Spanish: Farmersville (Texas) para niños
